SS Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry returns to Manitowoc and more can't-miss events happening this week
MANITOWOC - Here's your look at can't-miss events in Manitowoc this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
1. Welcome the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry back to Manitowoc
The return of the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry season is the official start of Manitowoc’s summer, and the public shows up in a big way!
The Badger makes her return at around noon May 18, at which time there will be a presentation, entertainment from the Lincoln High School band, alpacas from LondonDairy Alpacas, and more to celebrate the 70th anniversary sailing season.
For more information, visit https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/s-s-badger-lake-michigan-car-ferry-maiden-voyage-celebration/1143/. The car ferry dock is at 900 S. Lakeview Drive.
2. View the new Art as Poetry, Poetry as Art exhibit
Inspiration for art comes from all sorts of sources, including poetry!
The Art as Poetry/Poetry as Art exhibit, organized by the Lakeshore Artist Guild, showcases art that was inspired by poetry and poetry by art.
The opening reception for this exhibit is at 1 p.m. May 21 at the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., at which time you can view the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments.
Learn more at rahrwestartmusuem.org.
3. Celebrate Hmong culture at the library
Join community members in a celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Hmong American Day at the Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 18.
There will be many ways to partake in this event, including arts and crafts, food, music, language and dress.
Find out more information at https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/celebration-hmong-culture.
4. Attend the Midwestern Model Ships and Boat Contest
Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s model ship gallery is one of the biggest in the Midwest and has everything from tug boats to barges.
You can see these — and so much more — at the Midwestern Model Ships and Boats Contest May 19-21 at the museum, 75 Maritime Drive.
This event is complete with judging, an awards ceremony and time for the remote-controlled models to take on the water.
Visit https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/programs-and-events/midwestern-model-ship-contest/ for more details.
5. Stop by the Gritty Badger’s grand opening
Downtown Manitowoc’s newest gift shop, Gritty Badger, will celebrate its grand opening May 18.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., stop in to shop a variety of unique products including cards, socks, tumblers, candles and more!
The new store is at 151 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc.
Visit Manitowoc is the City of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: SS Badger returns to Manitowoc and more events happening this week
